This is utterly unbelievable! To think that a significant number of people would actually offer up their daughters for selection...

This is clearly the kind of treatment reserved for an Emperor! And perhaps even an Emperor wouldn't enjoy such favor; at the very least, if an Emperor were injured, no one would proactively bring him something like a Seven-Colored Exotic Fruit!

“What? You find that strange?” Cao Guofeng chuckled, “You’re surprised by this treatment!

And there’s more. As long as you can demonstrate cultivation progress matching your innate talent, before long, when you reach the appropriate age, the Palace Master herself will personally host the Hundred Flowers Assembly for you.” “The Hundred Flowers Assembly?” Jun Moxie was stunned, utterly bewildered by what this assembly entailed.

“The Hundred Flowers Assembly… means the Palace Master will personally conduct a selection for you from the entire territory of the Phantom Mansion!” Cao Guofeng explained, “She will select the most outstanding eligible maidens from all over the Phantom Mansion, gathering exactly one hundred of them; you get to choose your lifelong companion from among them. Following secular tradition, you can select seven in total—what is commonly known as one principal wife and four concubines...

Of course, if you wish to select more, that’s also permissible. Even taking all of them is allowed!” “There’s such a good thing?” Jun Moxie was truly shocked this time!

To gather all the most exceptional beauties within the entire domain... and let me choose freely?

Heavens above, Earth below, Oh my God, all the Buddhas and Immortals! This news was too staggering!

“Of course, the prerequisite is that you must have the talent for it, young man. If you don't meet that standard, selection?

You won't even get selected by the north wind.” Cao Guofeng observed him with amusement, studying his expression, “Boy, do you think that standard is easy to achieve? I’ll tell you, in the entire history of the Phantom Mansion, only two people have ever enjoyed this treatment!” “Only two in ten thousand years?” Jun Moxie was slightly surprised but quickly composed himself.

That level of treatment was inherently too high; the prerequisite conditions must also be incredibly demanding! “Two is still quite a number.

Both of those individuals possessed legendary divine physiques, though neither was as exceptional as your Ethereal Body. One possessed the Void Profound Body, and the other had the Pure Spirit Body.

The former fought the Seventh Young Master of the Nine Hells to a mutual destruction seven thousand years ago! The latter fought the Ninth Young Master of the Nine Hells five thousand years ago, resulting in mutual grievous injury, and ultimately succumbed to his wounds and passed away!” Cao Guofeng fixed his gaze on Jun Moxie, “Consider the terrifying might of the current Fourteenth Young Master of the Nine Hells, and you can understand what level of experts those two were, correct?” Jun Moxie was dumbfounded.

There were actually such formidable figures in this world! How formidable were the Nine Hells Fourteen Young Masters?

With just one or two parts of his power, he could withstand the full assault of over twenty Saint Emperors! Furthermore, he slew several of them during the battle before retreating gravely wounded!

Now that he had recovered his full original strength, he was, without doubt, the foremost powerhouse under heaven! Since the Seventh and Ninth Young Masters of the Nine Hells were able to travel from the Nine Hells region to this place, even if they were not quite as powerful as the First Young Master of the Nine Hells back then, they certainly wouldn't be far inferior to the current Fourteenth!

Someone within the Phantom Mansion had fought one of them single-handedly and managed a mutual kill or mutual grave injury! One could only imagine the sheer power they commanded!

Cao Guofeng looked at him meaningfully, “I mentioned earlier that although the Void Profound Body and the Pure Spirit Body are both divine physiques that appear only once in ten thousand generations! They are still significantly inferior to your Ethereal Body!” “To practice Profound Arts, the primary factor is aptitude, and the second is comprehension!” Cao Guofeng stated, “Mere perseverance and courage are not enough!

Hard work… might suffice under the Divine Profound level. But if you wish to ascend to higher realms and become a peak existence, it is absolutely impossible.” “That is why your Ethereal Body is valued so highly by our Mansion!” Cao Guofeng spoke earnestly, “The Phantom Mansion can provide the best environment, the finest resources, and even the most superior beauties for someone like you!

But... the prerequisite is that your achievements must satisfy the Phantom Mansion!” “Work hard, young man.

Your master has high hopes for you.” Cao Guofeng laughed heartily. “Then, how did those two predecessors make their selections during their Hundred Flowers Assemblies?” Jun Moxie asked curiously, indulging in some gossip.

“Those two were complete extremes.” A faint smile played on Cao Guofeng’s lips, “One of them, Fengshuang Tianwang Cheng Fengshuang, chose all one hundred beauties, and yet still complained it wasn't enough!” “Chose all one hundred! And still wasn't enough!” Jun Moxie rolled his eyes, “That’s excessive.

Could he handle that? Even an Emperor only has three courts and six cloisters, plus perhaps seventy-two consorts at most—certainly not a hundred people!

This predecessor took all one hundred and still felt lacking; wasn't he afraid of... well, fear of exhaustion?” “I’m not sure about that...” Cao Guofeng’s old face flushed slightly.

Discussing such matters with his own disciple... was somewhat inappropriate.

“What about the other one?” “The other, the Frost Blade Assassin Dugu Piaoling, had one hundred beauties arrayed before him, yet chose not a single one. He lived out his years in the Phantom Mansion recuperating after his severe injury, never taking a woman for his entire life, dying old and alone!” Respect and reverence appeared on Cao Guofeng’s face, “That was a true martial artist!

He had no friends, no family his entire life; his only companion was his blade!” “His self-control was truly remarkable, but that’s too extreme. Such a life seems utterly boring.

A person lives but once; everyone has their own pursuits. Having no desire for the seven emotions and six desires at all, isn't that too flavorless!” Jun Moxie pouted.

“A lifetime of steadfast restraint is itself a pursuit! Perhaps the most persistent of pursuits!” Cao Guofeng said sternly, “It is precisely because Senior Dugu maintained unyielding persistence, with the peak of Martial Dao as his sole goal throughout his life, that he reached that ultimate height!

You should learn from him!” “But that Fengshuang Tianwang also achieved that level after taking so many wives, didn't he? And the legendary invincible powerhouse, the First Young Master of the Nine Hells—didn't he also have many wives?” Jun Moxie countered.

“...” Cao Guofeng’s expression darkened, “Weren’t you planning to go out for a stroll to clear your head? Why aren't you going?

Then just stay here and sit with your old master.” He was clearly somewhat annoyed... Because that question was genuinely difficult to answer.

The details regarding the First Young Master of the Nine Hells were largely legend, so whether he had many wives was inconclusive. But the fact that Fengshuang Tianwang truly had so many women was no secret in the Phantom Mansion.

Should he tell the boy that Fengshuang Tianwang practiced the supreme art of energy absorption, and his ** techniques were particularly potent—the more wives he had, the sharper he became? What if the boy took the same approach?

This was no laughing matter! This young fellow right now was in the throes of youthful passion; who knew what he might think?

What youth didn't harbor dreams of love? “If you don't want to talk about it, then don't.

Please don't get angry... Oh right, you still haven't told me who the third person not to provoke is.

If there are a first and a second, I assume there must be a third and a fourth!” Jun Moxie wisely changed the subject. “There are only three people who must not be provoked.

As for the third person not to provoke... the third person not to provoke...” Cao Guofeng displayed a subtle smile, “This third person is the one you absolutely must never provoke!

This person is a maiden, the direct granddaughter of our current Phantom Mansion Master. She is also the Master’s youngest and most cherished granddaughter—truly the apple of the entire Phantom Mansion’s eye!

Boy, it’s best if you keep a respectful distance from her directly. Because no matter what kind of provocation you engage in regarding her...

you must be prepared to have your tendons pulled out and your skin flayed! Even an owner of the Ethereal Body is no exception!” “That serious?” Jun Moxie stuck out his tongue.

“Serious? That’s an understatement beyond mere 'serious'!” Cao Guofeng, fearing that this disciple of the Ethereal Body might become overly curious and recklessly provoke the Master’s granddaughter, bringing about disaster, spoke earnestly, “Let me tell you another secret.

This young girl is the only other person besides you who has had the fortune to consume the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit within the last millennium. Moreover, she consumed it alongside the Nine Revolving Exquisite Lotus, the supreme treasure of the Heavenly Saint Palace.” “As for the reason she could consume two supreme treasures simultaneously, it’s not entirely due to her special status, but rather...

her own physique is the exceedingly rare Profound Yin Female Body, one that appears once in a thousand years! You probably don't understand the Profound Yin Female Body just by hearing the name.

While I could explain it in detail, it involves many profound secrets and knowledge of Qi meridians that you cannot yet grasp. You only need to know that her constitution is not significantly inferior to your Ethereal Body!

Therefore, this woman is absolutely one you cannot provoke!” “Profound Yin Female Body...” Jun Moxie’s gaze flickered, and a passage of text instantly flashed in his mind. It was the record and evaluation of the Profound Yin Female Body from the Hongjun Pagoda: The Profound Yin Female Body is the ultimate Yin physique for a woman, appearing once in ten thousand generations.

If a man who has achieved success in Profound Arts can engage in dual cultivation with her, his merits will be multiplied a hundredfold... Additional Note: The condition of being a virgin, an unbroken body, and the dawning of initial affection; these are necessary prerequisites for dual cultivation!

If any one is missing, it is impossible. If forced, not only will it be useless, but the Yin Profound Energy will rebound, endangering both man and woman!

The conditions of being a virgin and an unbroken body are surely understandable to anyone. As for the dawning of initial affection...

that essentially means she must fall in love with the man first, yes, that seems to be the gist... As for '' (devoted compliance), it seems to require the girl to fall for the man so deeply that she’d defy death for him...

These fundamental prerequisites for dual cultivation were certainly set at a high starting point... Jun Moxie couldn't help but ponder silently...

Dual cultivation? That sounds like a profitable endeavor.

Hmm, maybe I should assess this situation first... Even if she is a beauty, it depends on whether I have the appetite for it.

Unless she is exceptionally pleasing to the eye, I certainly won't force myself: if the person happens to be a genuine Gorgon, then there’s no point even considering it... “Before you arrived, she was already the Phantom Mansion’s greatest hope for breaking through to the Void Roaming the Primordial Era in ten thousand years!

This has been the sole, ultimate goal the Phantom Mansion has pursued for a millennium!” (To be continued. If you wish to know what happens next, please support the author and the official release!)